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4.38 out of 5 stars

Go ugly early!

miwright, 09/08/2009
2001 Pontiac Aztek Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful

The Aztek was recently chosen as one of the ugliest cars ever built. I concur. It is also the most utilitarian car that was ever built. Parents always teach that it's what's inside that counts. I have head room galore, unprecedented comfort, and radio controls at my finger tips. Add a heads-up display (nice for me, a pilot), a zip-in tent, sound system controls at the tailgate, an ice cooler for a console, myriad other creature features, and you have the best little house on wheels! I pity the man that looks only on the external challenges of this fine automobile and misses its inner beauty. My other cars are a Jaguar VDP, a 300ZX and a Lexus... guess which I like the most?

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4.25 out of 5 stars

New buyer needs help with quirk!

rodgerramjet47, 10/01/2010
2001 Pontiac Aztek GT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Just bought for 15 yr old Son for him to drive in a 6 months, and wife now after some brainless driver side- swiped her beloved 2005 Screeming Yellow mustang! Bought cheap and car is absolutely like new red/black GT AWD. Got from original owner who has regularly documented maint hx and new guaranteed trans. SUV has intermittent very loud intermittent rattle that seems to come from left front. Rattle comes on more when air is on, maybe(?) Thought at first to be worn/loose shocks, but with all the A/C comments, wondering if condenser is failing and making grinding noise-- RPM drop? Note: Air bolws VERY cold!?

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4.63 out of 5 stars

great

justin, 05/19/2010
2001 Pontiac Aztek GT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

never have had a problem with my aztek. runs great. a few things have gone wrong. but i got the car with 150k. should have gotten a bigger motor. but i can't complain. i know everyone thought they were ugly but i think they're one of the nicer mid level cars GM built.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

It got a bad rap

Mina, 07/16/2010
2001 Pontiac Aztek Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

At first I thought it was just plain ugly! Then I drove it and bought it, needing a car NOW. Fun to drive, great U-turns, comfortable, enough features. New engine at 72,000 miles - a piston/cylinder spring broke - but that's the only problem. 26 mpg on trips - really good for the space we had. Seating was good, even used the tent and mattress once (we're older). Liked having shoulder belt in middle of back seat. Disgusted that Pontiac/GM didn't have a comparable sized replacement, now in 2007 Rendezvous. Like that, but, again, discontinued.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2001 Aztek GT

billduffy, 02/28/2002
2001 Pontiac Aztek GT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I like this car, I've owned mine for about 3 months. Lots of interior room and features. Gas mileage is awesome for a big vehicle, I'm averaging 24 MPG. With all the bad press about this car, I thought people would be laughing at me while I drive, but nothing like that has happened. Everyone I talk to about the car like it. I have some problems with build quality, but these problems should be easy fixes and be covered by warranty. This car has been great!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my New SUV

Andrea, 05/01/2002
2001 Pontiac Aztek GT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After only having this vehicle for a month, I don't think I could drive without it! It is so comfortable and easy to drive. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good mid-sized SUV.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great SUV Good Mileage Bad Reliability

maroguy, 02/17/2008
2001 Pontiac Aztek AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have owned it for 2 years all out of warranty. I only have 80k miles on it. Getting sick of repairing it. Previous owner had rear carrier, more wheel bearings, intake gasket, anti lock brake harnesses, and the dreaded ac condenser all replaced under warranty at least.

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5 out of 5 stars

Must Purchase!

BusinessOwner, 09/18/2009
2001 Pontiac Aztek GT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is the best vehicle I have ever owned! I have nearly 170k miles on it and have never done a single thing to it, besides oil changes and tires. When I hear about peoples vehicles breaking down it shocks me because everything works on this Aztek and it is truly flawless! I have heard many wonderful things about them before purchasing but owning and drive makes me a believer! My next vehicle will be a low mileage Aztek (if I can find one)... And the styling is still sharp for it's age! I love my Aztek TCH

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3.5 out of 5 stars

getting rid

bummed2008, 02/28/2009
2001 Pontiac Aztek Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Well, I wanted to like this thing, because of it's character. the interior has good design and fun to drive with decent power. and actually looks good. we loved taking this car to outside events and the kids could sit on the tailgate. here comes the sad part.. at only 40,000 miles we started having major electrical issues that were expensive and battery replacement was $600. now the head gasket or something is having trouble and tranny is slipping up hills.. this car is not a keeper. PS also had electrical issues on a 1999 Grand-Am when it was brand new. wont be buying a Pontiac any more and its a shame because I love how they feel and drive

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5 out of 5 stars

Aztek is Terrific

susanjskinner, 06/02/2002
2001 Pontiac Aztek AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

All we can say about our one year old Aztek is - FANTASTIK! Cant understand why more people arent driving them - perhaps if the dealers made an effort to sell them (ours was in the back of the lot)--- very comfortable, great goodies, quiet ride, powerful...we love it!

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